Duane Retzlaff UNMC Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology
Spotlight on: Luke Handke
Luke Handke has spent most of his working life in a laboratory, but he’s often teaching. Usually not in front of a classroom, but more often one-on-one, helping budding scientists and colleagues. “I enjoy seeing people around me be successful, and if I can play some role in helping them to become successful in what […]
Oct 8, 2025
Human DNA Identification Lab hosts genetic genealogists to work on cold cases
The Human DNA Identification Laboratory in UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology hosted nearly two dozen professional investigative genetic genealogists from around the country to work on a number of unsolved Omaha homicides.
Oct 8, 2025
New Research Grant Award winners are announced
UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology has announced five recipients of Research Grant Awards.
Oct 8, 2025
Tissue Sciences Facility expands capabilities with new scanner
The Tissue Sciences Facility has significantly upgraded its digital pathology operations with the addition of a new scanner.
Oct 8, 2025
New faculty spotlight: Pranav Renavikar, MBBS
Dr. Renavikar is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Aug 13, 2025
New faculty spotlight: Ketav Desai, MBBS
Dr. Desai is an assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology.
Aug 6, 2025
Lab’s focus on quality is reflected in latest CAP inspection
A recently completed CAP inspection showed improvements in laboratory operations; a department official credits establishment of a dedicated quality team.
Aug 5, 2025
Three new faculty members join department this summer
UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology added three new but familiar faces to its faculty lineup. Drs. Ketav Desai and Pranav Renavikar, who completed fellowships here in June, started July 1 as assistant professors. Dr. Ashley Hein, who finished her residency here in 2023-2024, began on Aug. 1 as an assistant professor. Dr. Desai, […]
Aug 5, 2025
Spotlight on: Jennifer Endres
Jennifer Endres’ job title has changed in her nearly 20 years working in Dr. Ken Bayles’ lab, but her focus has always remained on helping everyone who works there do their job as effectively as possible.
Aug 5, 2025
Middle and high school students get feel for scientific research at new workshop
Twelve middle and high school students gain hands-on experience at the department’s first Young Scientist Research Workshop.
Aug 5, 2025
